FIFTH RACE 2.47
2m 3f 154y
THE WATCH RACING TV IN STUNNING HD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16100
Owners Prize Money. Winner £6426; Second £3214; Third £1606; Fourth £804; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £8386.84)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (46 wins from 160 runners, 29%) runs BOSS MAN FRED & SHANNON BRIDGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs BOSS MAN FRED & SHANNON BRIDGE Fancy That: D Skelton won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs BOSS MAN FRED & SHANNON BRIDGE today. Longest Traveller: BALLYANDY trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 170 miles. RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles, three and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
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BALLYANDY (GB) (42) 330-005 D
B g Kayf Tara - Megalex Owner: Options O Syndicate Breeder: Pleasure Palace Racing
age
st-lb
11
11-12
Jockey: Finn Lambert (10) Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Sponsor: Options Energy Services Ltd, Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has several good efforts to his name in strong handicap down the years. Best run this season when 10 lengths fifth of 13 at Aintree last month and this represents a slight drop in grade. Star RatingHHHII BHA 137
2
HAAFAPIECE (GB) (42) F320-13 CD BF
Ch g Haafhd - Bonnet’s Pieces Owner: Mrs Tilly Coles Breeder: Mrs P. Sly
9
11-7
Jockey: Jack Andrews (5) Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent handicap hurdler who cashed in off reduced mark on his C&D reappearance in October. Fine third over 2m back here since. Should give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 132
3
BENSON (GB) (28) 114-540
7
B g Beat Hollow - Karla June Owner: Pump & Plant Services Ltd Breeder: Netherfield House Stud
11-6
Jockey: Lee Edwards Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Sponsor: Pump & Plant Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner around 2m last term, including a Listed handicap at Sandown. Respectable efforts on first 2 starts this season but he ran abysmally in a visor at Ascot last time. Cheekpieces on now. Star RatingHHIII BHA 131
4
SHANNON BRIDGE (IRE) (36) 11-P000 CD
9
11-6
Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Bridgequarter Lady (IRE) Jockey: David England Owner: Mr M. Boothright Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Kevin Neville Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW Perked up by blinkers when winning this race and an Ascot handicap early last year.Yet to fire this season but he’s back on a winning mark and headgear returns for the first time this term. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 131
5
SOLO SAXOPHONE (IRE) (63) 11/322/-2 C D
B g Frankel - Society Hostess (USA) Owner: Golden Equinox Racing Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm
8
11-5
Jockey: Alain Cawley Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed into a useful stayer on the Flat for this yard and he made a sound return to hurdles when second of 8 over C&D in November. Interesting from this mark. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 130
6
BOSS MAN FRED (IRE) (28) 1114/3-6
8
11-3
Ch g Dubai Destination (USA) - Aboo Lala (IRE) Jockey: Katie O’Farrell (5) Owner: Masomo Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Breeder: Richard Cavanagh TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly reached a fairly useful level over hurdles in 2019/20, landing 3 of 4 starts. Third over fences on sole run last season but never involved on his 19f Haydock hurdle reappearance 4 weeks ago. Star RatingHHIII BHA 128
7
GLENTRUAN (IRE) (25) 12-0351 D
B g Getaway (GER) - Mac Idol (IRE) Owner: Inforthefun & Paddy Kehoe Breeder: M. F. Condon
7
11-0
Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Ann Duffield, Leyburn
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when dead-heating in 20.5f Ayr handicap just before Christmas on his first outing for Ann Duffield. Likely to remain competitive after a 5lb rise. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 125 24
